Concrete Paving Associations
- There are many associations for professionals in the concrete paving industry.Concrete truck in the process of pouring a job image by JKeen from Fotolia.com
Concrete is everywhere---under your feet, under your tires, in the buildings where you live and work. Though concrete blends into the background of everyday life, it plays a critical role in societies. Concrete paving associations were formed to represent and advocate for those who work in the industry from contractors to researchers and support staff. These groups also help develop technology used in the production of concrete paving products. - The American Concrete Pavement Association is comprised of businesses and individuals who use concrete for projects such as highways and airplane runways. The ACPA provides its members with training and advocacy while researching ways to advance the concrete pavement industry.
ACPA membership is open to concrete pavement contractors as well as concrete and equipment manufacturers. The association also maintains a website for the public, pavements4life.com, which explains why concrete pavement is a good choice for community projects.
American Concrete Pavement Association
5420 Old Orchard Road, Suite A-100
Skokie, IL 60077-1059
847-966-2272
acpa.org - The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute represents those who manufacture and use concrete paving blocks for hardscaping projects such as patios, walkways or borders. ICPI also operates a certification program for those who produce concrete pavers and slabs and who install pavers. Members have access to marketing tools developed by ICPI, including brochures and sample contracts.
ICPI also advocates for the concrete pavement industry through its involvement with state and national transportation organizations, such as the Federal Aviation Administration and the American Association of State Highway Officials.
Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute
13921 Park Center Road, Suite 270
Herndon, VA 20171
703-657-6900
icpi.org - The American Concrete Institute was established in 1904 and is a leader in concrete research and education. ACI offers an extensive certification program with 17 tests available. As of 2010, ACI has more than 90,000 certified professionals in the concrete industry.
ACI also provides its members with the opportunity to receive a variety of publications, including its journals and magazines. Seminars and conventions are also held regularly to help keep professionals up to date with the latest developments in the field.
American Concrete Institute
38800 Country Club Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
248-848-3700
concrete.org - The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association serves those who work with and develop technologies related to ready mixed concrete products. NRMCA has three facilities in the Washington, D.C. area: the association headquarters, an education center and a research laboratory.
The NRMCA Research Laboratory runs tests on such factors as permeability, curing and setting. The association partners with universities and federal agencies to conduct this research.
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
900 Spring St.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-587-1400
nrmca.org - The International Society for Concrete Pavements was founded in 1998 to create an international forum for research and education in the concrete pavement industry. Members of the society include concrete companies and associations from the United States, Canada, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
The ISCP maintains a board of directors that reflects the society's international diversity. As of 2010, the board included members from 11 countries. The ISCP also sponsors events all over the world.
International Society for Concrete Pavements
7085 Highland Creek Drive
Bridgeville, PA 15017
412-221-8450
concretepavements.org
